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ZIP 97537

Pop. 7,018·Jackson County·107th most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,430/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$535
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ZIP 97537 · $1,430
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$17,160/yr
At $1,430/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyJackson County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97537 (Rogue River, OR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,018
Median income
$65,849
Median age
46
Renters
22.3%
Age distribution
18.9%
17.8%
20.8%
13.8%
28.7%
Under 1818.9%
18–3417.8%
35–5420.8%
55–6413.8%
65+28.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
91.7%
White91.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
28.6%
41.8%
21.3%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college41.8%
Bachelor's+21.3%
Housing tenure
77.7%
22.3%
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97537 in Rogue River, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,691 → $65,849
up 20.4%
Population
6,820 → 7,018
up 2.9%
Renter share
24.6% → 22.3%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 21.3%
-2.4 pts
Median age
52.9 → 46
-6.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $54,691 to $65,849 across the same window, up 20.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,820 to 7,018 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 22.3% of households rent today, against 24.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 23.7% to 21.3%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 97537 covers Rogue River, OR. The median rent here is $1,430/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($65,849/yr), ZIP 97537 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97537?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97537 (Rogue River, OR) is $1,430. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97537 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97537's median rent of $1,430/mo is $535 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97537 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97537 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oregon, ranking #107 out of 119 ZIPs at $1,430/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97537?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,430/mo in ZIP 97537. The local median household income is $65,849/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97537?

Rent in ZIP 97537 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97537 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97537 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,430/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($65,849/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97537 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97537 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.3% of ZIP 97537 households are renters, while 77.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97537 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97537 compare to the rest of Rogue River?

ZIP 97537 is more affordable than Rogue River overall. At $1,430/mo, it's $270 below the Rogue River citywide median of $1,700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97537 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97537 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,430/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 97537's median household income ($65,849/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97537 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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